Skelton Townscape Heritage - Public Realm Works

As part of their Townscape Heritage (TH) Programme, The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded a Grant of £952,200 for a Townscape Project in the village of Skelton-in-Cleveland. The Project is led by a community group, Skelton Villages Civic Pride (SVCP).

The total scheme cost of £1,528,248, with the balance being provided by SCVP, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, the Skelton & Gilling Estate (major local landowners) and Skelton & Brotton Parish Council.

The Public Realm works will be the first capital works undertaken for the Townscape Project, in outline the works will comprise of:

The removal the existing flags and their replacement with new paving flags, including demarcation of car parking bays and road lining

Introduction of new street furniture, a seating area and tree planting with the provision of a raised bed and base for a community mural